INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Britnee Perea, a utilities chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in a modified M4 carbine as part of counter-small unmanned aerial systems training aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Indian Ocean, May 14, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, flies between Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) during a replenishment-at-sea, May 11, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiden Williamson) Share

SAN DIEGO BAY

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails under the Coronado Bridge as the ship transits the San Diego Bay, May 5, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr.) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, enters the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while conducting launch and recovery operations, May 4, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sailor O’Rear) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), prepare to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), May 11, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiden Williamson) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while conducting flight operations, May 6, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiden Williamson) Share

NAVAL WEAPONS STATION CHARLESTON, S.C.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos, vice commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, speaks with senior leaders assigned to Navy Reserve, Navy Munitions Command Pacific, Mine Assembly Unit Guam, about mine production during a visit to Naval Munitions Command Atlantic (NMCLANT) at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, May 6, 2026. The high-intensity training evolution was designed to evaluate personnel on their ability to safely, accurately, and rapidly assemble complex mine systems under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matt Wright) Share

NAVAL WEAPONS STATION CHARLESTON, S.C.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos, vice commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, poses for a photo with Sailors assigned to Navy Reserve, Navy Munitions Command Pacific, Mine Assembly Unit Guam, following a visit to Naval Munitions Command Atlantic (NMCLANT) at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, May 6, 2026. The high-intensity training evolution was designed to evaluate personnel on their ability to safely, accurately, and rapidly assemble complex mine systems under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matt Wright) Share

NAVAL WEAPONS STATION CHARLESTON, S.C.

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Swade Bowman, assigned to Navy Reserve, Navy Munitions Command Pacific, Mine Assembly Unit Guam, attaches an arming device to an MK62 mine during a mine building training event at Naval Munitions Command Atlantic (NMCLANT) at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, May 6, 2026. The high-intensity training evolution was designed to evaluate personnel on their ability to safely, accurately, and rapidly assemble complex mine systems under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matt Wright) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Chief Personnel Specialist Christopher Cousins, from South Carolina, holds a flag indicating a simulated fire in front of a fire team during a general quarters drill aboard U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) in the Indian Ocean, April 25, 2026. Mustin is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) watch as a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, assigned to Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Hawaii, lowers cargo to the flight deck of the ship during vertical replenishment training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 13, 2026. Midgett is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON 15), the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Freiburghaus) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Damien Phillips, center, a squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates the course of fire prior to marksmanship training aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) in the Indian Ocean, May 9, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet) Share